Penn, 61, has won two Oscars and vowed to “smelt mine in public” if Zelensky is snubbed by the Academy.
while in Ukraine in February, when he was filming a documentary about the nation’s tensions and now war with Russia.
Oscars ceremony co-host Amy Schumer floated the idea of having Zelensky speak at the event last week,“It is my understanding that a decision has been made not to do it” Penn said of having Zelensky speak. “If the Academy has elected not to do it, if presenters have elected not to pursue the leadership in Ukraine, who are taking bullets and bombs for us, along with the Ukrainian children they are trying to protect, then I think every single one of those people and every bit of that decision will have been the most obscene moment in all of Hollywood history.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sean Penn Calls for Boycott of Oscars If Zelensky Snubbed from TelecastPenn says he's willing to melt down his own Oscars if Zelensky doesn't get a moment to speak during Sunday's broadcast.
Read more »
Sean Penn Calls for Oscars Boycott If Ukraine’s President Isn’t FeaturedSean Penn calls on Hollywood to boycott the 2022 Oscars if the show elects not to invite Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to speak.
Read more »
Sean Penn Vows to Smelt His Oscars If the Academy Doesn’t Invite Zelenskyy to SpeakSean Penn has taken a hard stance against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, vowing to publicly “smelt” his statuettes from the awards body if the organization elects agai…
Read more »
Sean Penn Says He Will “Smelt” His Oscar if Ukrainian President Is Not Invited to CeremonyThe CORE co-founder and Oscar-winning actor said that it is attendees and winners' 'moment to shine and to protest and to boycott the Academy Awards' if Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky wasn't invited.
Read more »
Actor Sean Penn Threatens To Smelt His Oscars In Public If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not Invited To Speak At The Academy AwardsSean Penn gives the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences an ultimatum regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the Oscars tomorrow. Penn, who took home the awards for Best…
Read more »
Ukrainian President Zelensky in talks with Academy to make Oscars appearanceUkranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in talks with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make a video appearance during Sunday’s broadcast of the Academy Awards, The Po…
Read more »